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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.32, 15,691.56 and 4,610.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.32, 15,691.56 and 4,610.82 is: 6,918.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.32 : 15,691.56 = 4,610.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.32/15,691.56 = 4,610.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.32x = 15,691.56 × 4,610.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.32x = 72,350,958.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,350,958.68/10,458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.03

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